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Explain the importance of the author's purpose in literature.


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The author's purpose in literature is an important factor in determining the success of any piece of writing. The author's purpose can be to inform, to entertain, to persuade, to express his or her opinion, or to raise a public awareness of an issue. Understanding the author's purpose helps the reader or audience to better understand and interpret the text or performance. In literature, a text with a strong purpose is more likely to have a deep emotion or moral impact. Additionally, the author's purpose can be a source of insight into the creators ideas and perspectives, which can be seen in the themes, symbols, and metaphors of the text.